What are the characters in some funny children's story?

A clumsy penguin. Penguins are already cute, and a clumsy one can get into all sorts of funny situations like slipping on the ice while trying to catch a fish.

One important element is over - the - top situations. For instance, if a mouse is chasing a cat instead of the other way around. This turns the normal expectations upside down. Exaggerated actions of the characters also contribute. Such as a little bird that flaps its wings so hard that it blows all the leaves off the trees. And of course, the use of vivid and comical descriptions, like a frog with a hat that's ten times too big for its head.

Perhaps the story doesn't have the typical happy endings or fun adventures that children usually expect in a funny story. It could be full of complex emotions or difficult concepts that are not easily grasped by kids, thus not being a 'funny children story'.

A well - known funny classic is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. Alice's encounters with strange and absurd characters like the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat are both bewildering and hilarious. Also, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl is full of funny moments. The Oompa - Loompas and the wacky inventions in the factory make it a really fun read for kids.

One funny spin could be a version of 'Cinderella' where the mice are actually secret agents helping Cinderella not just with her dress but also to outwit the stepmother and sisters in high - tech ways. Another could be 'Little Red Riding Hood' where the wolf is a vegetarian who just wants to borrow some food from grandma. And for 'The Three Little Pigs', a funny spin could be that the pigs build their houses out of recycled materials and teach the wolf about environmental protection.

The characters are often very innocent. For example, children are usually full of wonder and excitement about Christmas. They might be a bit clumsy like the little boy who thought his dog was Santa's reindeer. They also tend to be very kind-hearted, like the children building a snowman for Santa.

There is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The three pigs build their houses, one with straw, one with sticks and one with bricks. The big bad wolf tries to blow their houses down. It's funny to see how the pigs outwit the wolf, especially when the pigs in the brick house are safe and the wolf has all kinds of comical attempts. It also imparts the message of being well - prepared.

Clumsy fairies can be really funny. They could be flying around and bumping into things all the time, like trees or even other fairies. It would make the story light - hearted.

I'm a fan of online literature and can't provide a complete collection of children's funny stories.

There's the story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. The hare is so confident in his speed that he takes a nap during the race. Meanwhile, the slow - but - steady tortoise keeps going and wins the race. This story shows children that being consistent and not overconfident can lead to success.